al-Fārābī: References & Edit History

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
First paragraph modernization. Mar 01, 2024
Invalidated site: LookLex Encyclopaedia - Biography of Al-Farabi. Apr 11, 2014
Added the alternate spellings the "Awzalagh" and "Uzlugh" in al-Farabi's name, since the correct pronunciation is uncertain. Mar 01, 2011
Article revised to reflect uncertainty regarding his ethnic origin and the date of his arrival in Baghdad. Sep 09, 2009
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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